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When people say that a tornado sounds like a freight train do they mean the train whistle or do they mean the chug chug sound as the train goes over the railroad tracks?
Neither. The sound they refer to is the general rumble or roar of the train going down the tracks. The "chug chug" is characteristic of steam steam trains which are rarely used nowadays.
What is the safeest railroad crossing?
The one that doesn't exist. Now, let me add some explanation. A railroad crossing can be counted as a bridge crossing as well, thus that is the safest way to cross cars and people over train tracks.
Can you wear retainers over train tracks?
you is a retahd
Can you pave over railroad tracks on CityVille?
Yes, you can. You can see Samantha's city, for example.
What are dangers of crossing railroad tracks on dirt roads?
The dangers of crossing railroad tracks on dirt roads include:No crossing arm to block drivers from crossingNo warning lights to warn of an oncoming trainFast moving express trains in rural areasBlind curves on tracks approaching the roadBlind curves on the dirt road when approaching the tracksDifficulty hearing an approaching train if your vehicle's windows are rolled upDifficulty going over unpaved road across bumpy tracksPossible low maintenance of the track bedDrivers wanting to beat the train's crossingA conductor's inability to stop a train weighing many tons to avoid striking a vehicle on the tracks
How is sewage disposed in a train?
Drops from a hole onto tracks which then solidifys into a rock that you see all over the tracks!
What will happen to steel railroad tracks on a hot day if they were laid out during a cold day without gap?
The rails would expand with the heat causing them to warp and, possibly, derail any train traveling over them.
Do railroad tracks present problems to a motorcyclist?
No real problem, but what we want to do is drive over them so that the tracks are perpendicular to our bikes, or at least as perpendicular as possible.
What are the release dates for Flagler's Train The Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad - 2012?
Flagler's Train The Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad - 2012 was released on: USA: 12 January 2012
How is an electromagnetic train suspended above the tracks?
The electromagnetic train is suspended above the rails thanks to the special metals that the tracks are made of. Just like a regular magnet, this causes the two masses to repel each other, and it makes the train suspend over the tracks.
What does railroad crossing mean?
A railroad crossing is where the railway tracks cross over a road. It is where a driver of a vehicle must take heed of warning lights that a train is approaching, and the driver must wait until it is safe to proceed over the crossing. In Britain, all railway crossings are either gated or have a barrier, both being automated.
Where was the track excavator invented?
I recently saw an episode on the History Channel2 on, I do believe it was Modern Marvels. It started as a steam shovel on the railroad tracks for digging hillsides to further the railroad. They would dig and then lay more track. Then I do believe a company in Erie, PA eventually installed steel tracks over the railroad "wheels"to make it more mobile and not limited to only being on the railroad tracks. Hope this helps you
